Compliance Manager, Advisory

Avant•Chicago, IL

6d•$115,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Avant is seeking a Compliance Manager to join its technology-forward Compliance Department. The role supports products across Compliance Advisory, Issue Management, Complaint Management, Licensing, Exams, and Regulatory Change Management. The manager partners with business units to support regulatory compliance for new products and initiatives, complaints, issues, licensing, exams, and regulatory changes, and develops practical compliance solutions with business stakeholders. The role requires maintaining strong knowledge of consumer lending laws and regulations, including TILA, ECOA, UDAAP, FDCPA, SCRA, MLA, GLBA, EFTA, TCPA, E-SIGN, BSA, and other AML-related regulations. The Compliance Manager promotes a culture of corporate compliance through best practices and by modeling Avant’s internal policies and values. The position is based at Avant’s downtown Chicago office in the Merchandise Mart, with a hybrid schedule of in-office work on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 6 years of financial services regulatory compliance experience working with credit products.
Strong background in federal and state consumer finance laws.
Ability to handle and execute complex projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize and clearly articulate trade-offs while remaining flexible as situations change.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Willingness to learn new skills and monitor aptitude development to optimize accuracy and performance.
Ability to build relationships across functions, business lines, and organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

JD or CRCM.
Fintech experience.
Creativity, resourcefulness, and a team-oriented approach to problem-solving.
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Evaluate new business initiatives and participate in complex projects to identify compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Participate in Complaint Management and Issue Management programs, including risk assessment and remediation planning.
Respond to state regulatory exams and maintain Avant’s state licenses.
Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance.
Build strong relationships across business units.
Develop in-depth knowledge of products, services, processes, and strategies.
Prepare formal reports for internal committees, management, the Board of Directors, and external bank partners.
Take on additional projects as needed.
Promote a culture of corporate compliance using best practices and leading by example.